Georgia-based grower and distributor of blueberries Alma Pak International LLC says that all the frozen organic blueberries that it recently voluntarily recalled due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes were recovered before reaching the retail market. 

"The affected frozen product was fully recovered prior to reaching the retail market. As a result, no product was sold to consumers, and there was no risk to public health," the company said in a statement. 

The company said it worked closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and an independent food safety consultant to investigate the outbreak, and it has already implemented corrective actions and preventive controls to strengthen its food safety systems.

It also said that in response to the incident, intensified vector sampling was conducted.

"All subsequent samples collected during this enhanced monitoring process tested negative for Listeria monocytogenes, further confirming the effectiveness of the food safety program," it said.

"Alma Pak International remains deeply committed to the highest standards of food safety, transparency, and continuous improvement, and to maintaining the trust of our customers and partners."